Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company is inviting young people ages 14-22 to audition for a spot in our 2025 Ngalaka Daa Ensemble.

Lead by professional theatre artists and Noongar language experts, members of the Ngalaka Daa Ensemble participate in a ten-week program of Noongar language learning combined with theatre making and performance skills in a engaging workshop format.

Ensemble members learn Noongar language over a term of workshops and refine their performing skills. The Ngalaka Daa Ensemble presents its annual performance at beautiful Boola Baardip, WA Museum’s Hackett Hall.

This very special experience offers a fantastic opportunity to participate in the performing arts and learn one of the world’s oldest languages.

Are you a performer? Are you interested in learning Noongar language? Are you generally a deadly person? Then get your Audition Application Form in today!

Key Information

The Ensemble is capped at 18 participants annually and young Noongar people are prioritised as participants.

Cost No Charge

Venue King Street Arts Centre

Time Tuesdays 4.30pm – 7.30pm (dinner provided)

Dates Auditions 28 – 29 January 2025

Workshops                   4 March – 22 April 2025

Rehearsals                    29 April – 28 May 2025

Performance                 29 – 31 May 2025

Workshops are one day a week on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30pm.

Rehearsals are two days a week Tuesdays at 4:30-7:30pm and Saturday mornings at 10am-1pm.

Auditions

In-person auditions will be held on Tuesday 28th – Wednesday 29th  of January at King Street Art Centre, Perth.

Download the audition form here and return to Kalarni Murray, producer at kalarni.murray@yirrayaakin.com.au

If you cannot make this audition date, we’ll find another way to meet you. Get in touch today!